Machilus holadenus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Liu
Source:
ksu
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Laurac. Chine & Indo-Chine : 54 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373784
Common Names
- Machilus holadenus
- Holladen Machilus
- Holladen Japanese Laurel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Machilus holadenus (also called Holaden's Machilus, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to East Asia. It is a tall tree with long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in lowland forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Machilus holadenus is used for making furniture, as an ornamental plant, and for its essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Machilus holadenus is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Machilus holadenus is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Germination is slow and can take up to 3 months.
Where to Find Machilus holadenus
Machilus holadenus is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura.
Machilus holadenus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Machilus holadenus?
Machilus holadenus
What is the common name of Machilus holadenus?
Holladen's Machilus
What is the natural habitat of Machilus holadenus?
Mesic to dry oak woodlands
Species in the Machilus genus
Machilus globosa, Machilus edulis, Machilus clarkeana, Machilus dubia, Machilus pubescens, Machilus parviflora, Machilus sericea, Machilus thunbergii, Machilus kobu, Machilus holadenus, Machilus kingii, Machilus listeri, Machilus multinervius, Machilus balansae, Machilus attenuata, Machilus parapauhoi, Machilus montana, Machilus minutiflora, Machilus microphylla, Machilus forrestii, Machilus duthei, Machilus gamblei, Machilus odoratissimus, Machilus austroguizhouensis, Machilus chayuensis, Machilus chekiangensis, Machilus chienkweiensis, Machilus chrysotricha, Machilus chuanchienensis, Machilus cicatricosa, Machilus dinganensis, Machilus fasciculata, Machilus foonchewii, Machilus fukienensis, Machilus glaucifolia, Machilus gongshanensis, Machilus grandibracteata, Machilus kwangtungensis, Machilus lenticellata, Machilus lichuanensis, Machilus litseifolia, Machilus lohuiensis, Machilus melanophylla, Machilus mikweiensis, Machilus minutiloba, Machilus monticola, Machilus nakao, Machilus nanchuanensis, Machilus parabreviflora, Machilus obscurinervis,
Species in the Lauraceae family
Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,